NB - it is now obligatory to provide an FM5
before each hearing. If not the Judge can direct the proceedimngs are sent back to mediation. Contact Ian for more information.
Are you looking for an experienced, friendly, and well respected legal professional?
Have you considered using a professional McKenzie Friend?
I am experienced in Family Law / Divorce / Marital Financial matters / Separation / Care (dealing with Social
Services) / Special Guardian Orders plus Small Claim / Low Level Employment Tribunal matters.
Do not underestimate the value of using me as a Mckenzie Friend.
I have 8 years experience. I am well recommended.
I am a Law Graduate (Bristol LL.B (Hons) and a Bar Vocational Course Graduate (1996).
My name is Ian. I am trustworthy, respected and known to the Judges, magistrates throughout the Southwest.
I am
personable, non-judgemental, vastly experienced, and a cost-effective McKenzie Friend.
I am as good as a solicitor but cheaper!
I may charge a higher rate than some others in Devon, but I offer a better, personalised service. My reviews show that.
I constantly get referrals.
Based in Exmouth / Exeter but I operate NATIONWIDE.
I can travel to any Client / Court in England and Wales.
I charge £80ph for advice etc. A Solicitor may charge £300ph.
For Court, I also charge £80 per hour. A Solicitor may charge £1500 for a 1-hour
Hearing.
Studied and graduated at the Inns Court School of Law, London on the Bar Vocational Course (Barrister training).
Graduated from the University of Bristol with a Law Degree – LLB. (HONS).
As an extremely easy person to talk to and I have heard everything, contact Ian to discuss your legal problem in strictest confidence and
we can plan what happens next.
Book an appointment now.
My email is mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk
ADVICE
£80 per hour (Monday -
Thursday 930am - 5pm, Friday 930am - 3pm)
Monday - Thursday 5pm to 8pm (£120 per hour)
Saturday 10am to 2pm (£160 per hour)
INCLUDING FORMS / DRAFTING / MESSAGES / PHONECALLS etc
COURT ASSISTANCE
£80 per
hour
From time in the Court Building till I
leave
Final Hearing - full day in
Court (9am to 5pm) can be £640, rather than £6000+ with a Solicitor.
Directions Hearing (1 hour prior and 1 hour in Hearing + 30 minutes after) - £200 compared to £1500.
Prices
are estimates. Please ask for a quote.
RETAINERS:
- Solicitors can ask for a retainer of £5k+.
I charge £80 for 60 minutes of my time.
- Retainers are optional and are for eg. - £80 up front gives to 60 minutes of my
time.
You use me as you wish.
- Like 'Pay As You Go'.
Please note if we book a
time to meet, I charge from that time so please arrive early.
Advice and Court Assistance in the following: - (but not limited to)
Family Law
–
- Child Arrangement Order,
- Special Guardian Order (Inc appealing against a Negative Viability
Assessment),
- Child Maintenance Service,
- Allegations
- Drafting of Position statements, Scott
Schedules.
- Analysing Cafcass reports incluidng
S7.
-
Divorce Law -
- NO FAULT procedures,
- Deemed Service, Alternative Service
- Online,
- D11
Divorce Financial Remedy
- Split of assets (experienced in eg. assets from £10 to over
£2million / FMH / Crypto)
- Contributory or Equality
- Completing Form A, D81, Form E, Form G, Form H, D11,
PP1
- Drafting of Position Statements, S25
Statements
- ES1 and ES2
- Checking Consent Order (can draft if minimal
assets)
Separation if
not married to include split of assets / TOLTA.
Small Claims
–
- Determine if you have a case?
- Forms, Judgement in Default,
- Case Management Conference.
- Consumer Rights Act
- Car traders under the Consumer Rights
Act.
- Assistance in Court for all above.
- I will explain everything concisely and
clearly
- Vast experience in supporting clients from beginning to the
end
OTHER
- Email / text Ian first to book an appointment.
- I am a member of the "Society of Professional McKenzie Friends Ltd".
- I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
- I offer practical, valued support and guidance from our initial
meeting to the Final Hearing at Court and then if needed to Appeal.
- I am with you for the whole journey to achieve the best outcome
for you.
- I am transparent in my costs.
- I have 8 years full time experience (including attending and
assisting in Court) and offer exceptional up to the minute advice in a clear way that you will understand.
- I can advise and assist from our first meeting to the Final
Hearing and after.
- I am allowed to quietly advise my client in court, explain any
legal jargon and advise what questions to ask the other Party and that includes Cafcass and Social Services.
- I will get to know you and #understand your own individual
situation so that I can help you determine whatever #issues you are facing.
- I am a Family Law specialist and have in-depth knowledge of all
aspects of Family Law
- I provide sensitive legal advice to ensure that the possible
implications of any relationship break-up are dealt with properly.
- I can advise on Financial, and Property matters re Divorce /
Cohabitees
- I will explain everything clearly and easy to
understand.
- I want to help you obtain what you’re entitled
to.
- My superpower (!) is to analyse legal facts and formulate these
into simple arguments for my client to understand.
- I appreciate the importance of effective communication with my
clients, ensuring they have understood.
- I constantly advise my clients on the next steps forward to
achieve the best practicable result in the circumstances.
- I appreciate the importance of keeping my clients fully appraised
of developments and maintains regular contact throughout proceedings.
- Adept at comprehending complex legal
matters.
- I have the ability to synthesise legal facts and formulate these
into simple submissions.
MY WORKING HOURS ARE: -
(Nb I do not work weekends)
- 930am to 5pm Monday to Thursday (£80 per
hour)
- 930am to 3pm Friday (£80 per
hour)
- All messages / emails / texts outside Monday to Friday hours will
be answered the next working day. (Monday - Friday)
- Closed all bank holiday or special
days.
- All communication appliances are switched off
outside normal working hours so please don't expect a reply.
- All phone calls must be booked in advance and a retainer
paid.
- Speak Via the Phone or Communicate (Online) Via Messenger Or
WhatsApp Or Email
- We can communicate from start to finish (apart from attendance at Court) by the above.
- No travel is needed.
- Send me any Court documents, statements, forms etc and I can look and advise if you have
provided payment.
- I can complete forms for you by phone or email or online / phone.
Child Arrangement Order Applications and Divorce Applications can be completed online
now.
- I can travel anywhere in England and Wales mainly for Court
Hearings.
- I can travel instead of a phonecall
- Travel is fuel + car parking / tolls + £20 per hour there and back per time as per
google.
- Please note because of the increase in petrol costs, advice via the phone is
preferred.
COURT APPLICATION FEES
If you are on a low income,
less than £1400 a month, I may be able to direct you to the Government website where you can apply for help with the Application Costs only.
WHO IS IAN OLDFIELD?
YOUR MCKENZIE FRIEND
- As of 2024, I now have 8 years full time experience as a
professional McKenzie Friend / Legal Advisor.
- I am now recognised by Court Judges and my reputation is
growing.
- I grew up in Surrey before moving to Bristol where I
read Law at Bristol University gaining a Law LLB Honours degree in 1995.
- I progressed to pass my 'Bar'
introductory exams where I then progressed to study at the prestigious 'Inns of Court School of Law', London for the 1-year Bar Vocational
Course.
- Member of THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL
MCKENZIE FRIENDS
- Fully Professional Indemnity
Insured.